CVE-2020-4840: High severity ibm security secret server vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 190044.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Secret Server=10.6
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the IBM Security Secret Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4840.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4840?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-4840 is high (6.1).

3

How does CVE-2020-4840 allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks?

CVE-2020-4840 allows a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks using an open redirect attack.

4

How can CVE-2020-4840 be exploited by an attacker?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4840 by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted website.

5

Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2020-4840?

Please refer to IBM's support page for information on patches or fixes available for CVE-2020-4840.

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